dawn Williams

Intelligent appliances encompass everything from the revolutionary to the mundane: on the one hand, we have smart doorbells, cookers and lights for a new level of everyday convenience; and on the more ignominious side of the ‘internet of things’, there are the smart cups, robot pillows and – sadly – the intelli-toilets. Thankfully, the world of heating has benefitted immensely from smart technology and remains one of the big winners from this modern era of innovation but how do you choose between the reams of products on offer? This blog is going to take a look at the differences between smart thermostats, which offer a central point of control; and smart electric radiators, which offer a more modular way to heat properties. If you’re wondering which could be most beneficial for you, read on.

In our thoughtful, eco-conscious era, the world as we know it is changing. In response to the increasing threat of pollution, low efficiency, and our country’s overall overuse of energy, the UK government is in the process of administering drastic changes that should readdress the imbalance – creating a sustainable future free from fossil fuels, pollutants, and waste. In the Green Age of electric cars, clean air zones, and alternative fuels, what options does the average homeowner have when choosing a heating system? Is there a “green” alternative to conventional central heating that satisfies both our need to keep warm and save the planet? In light of the proposed changes to our environmental economy, it’s time to reconsider your options and explore electric radiators: an efficient alternative to traditional heating methods…

Since their widespread adoption in the 1970s, gas boilers have been the unassailable kings of home heating but their decades long reign may be finally coming to a close. According to a recent report by government think-tank Policy Connect, the amount of emissions caused by domestic central heating is comparable to the amount created by cars and urgently needs to be addressed in order for the UK to meet its emissions target by 2050. Lead author of the report, Joanna Furtado, describes the next five years as “critical for heat decarbonisation” so what options are the most realistically achievable?

Since Amazon launched its voice-activated assistant Alexa in 2014, home assistants have become a household mainstay, changing the way we search the internet and control our homes ever since. Once something of a novelty, voice control technology has come on leaps and bounds, integrating into our daily routines and massively contributing to the smart home phenomenon. Whether you’re new to voice recognition software or not, smart systems are becoming more and more prevalent and nowadays, even your heating can be controlled hands-free. But what exactly is the benefit? Alexa: what are the options for smart, voice-controlled heating in the home?

As we are nearing the end of summer, you might be thinking about the struggle that comes with getting out of bed on a cold morning. With the sun beating down on us, autumn and winter seem to be a far-off concept, but those freezing temperatures are right around the corner. So, be prepared, make your life easier and consider installing the best kind of heating for your home or workplace.